Robbery Attempt Under Investigation

Vernon Police News

Police said a man approached the victim as he was getting out of his car about 8:20 p.m. in the store's parking lot. The assailant displayed a hunting knife and demanded money, but was scared away by the victim's dog, which was in the car, police said. No one was injured.

The assailant was seen fleeing toward Windemere Avenue.

He is described as having a wrinkled face and neat beard, and as being in his early 40s. He has salt- and-pepper hair, is about 5-feet-11 and 160 pounds, wearing dark pants and a dark shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call Vernon police at 872-9126. All calls will be confidential.